Hatchery Laborer

Pilgrim's; Pittsburg (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrims Hatchery in Pittsburg, Texas is seeking a Laborer to support hatchery operations, handle eggs, monitor incubation, assist with chick hatching, and perform quality checks under strict safety and biosecurity protocols. You will operate specialized equipment, maintain clean work areas, and follow all procedures; strong teamwork, reliability, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs are essential.

Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Able to lift 50 lbs or more.
• Able to push/pull 450 lb. buggies.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Must not raise any poultry or birds.

Responsibilities

• Handle and set eggs in incubators according to procedures.
• Monitor incubation conditions (temp, humidity, ventilation).
• Assist with chick hatching and transfer.
• Perform quality checks on eggs and chicks for health and biosecurity.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas.
• Follow biosecurity and animal welfare protocols.
• Record data on egg counts, hatch rates, and chick quality.
• Assist with chick vaccination and transport preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Team player

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Description

Hatchery/Embrex - Laborer

At Pilgrims,Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

Join our Pilgrims Hatchery Team in Pittsburg, Texas, and help ensure the healthy start of our poultry flock! In this hands‑on role, you’ll be responsible for tasks such as handling eggs, monitoring incubation, assisting with chick hatching, and performing quality checks to maintain the highest animal care and biosecurity standards. You’ll operate specialized equipment, keep work areas clean, and follow strict safety and sanitation protocols. This is a fast‑paced environment where precision and teamwork are essential. If you’re reliable, detail‑oriented, and eager to learn, this is your chance to grow with a company dedicated to excellence and animal welfare!

Responsibilities

• Handle and set eggs in incubators according to established procedures.
• Monitor incubation conditions (temperature, humidity, ventilation) to ensure optimal hatching results.
• Assist with chick hatching and transfer, ensuring proper care and handling.
• Perform quality checks on eggs and chicks to maintain health and biosecurity standards.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas to meet strict safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Follow all biosecurity and animal welfare protocols to protect flock health and product integrity.
• Record and maintain accurate data on egg counts, hatch rates, and chick quality for reporting purposes.
• Assist with chick vaccination and preparation for transport, ensuring proper handling and care.
• Embrex Laborer must be able to lift up to 50lbs or more.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience: Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Skills: Ability to multitask and work quickly, have good communication skills both written and orally, ability to comprehend simple instructions and apply common sense, and must be a team player.
• Physical requirements: Work in high-temperature environments (100+°F), tolerate odors, and handle repetitive lifting/pushing of 100 lbs or more with continuous physical activity. Candidate must be able to push/pull 450 lb. buggies (on wheels) of chicks and eggs.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Must not raise any poultry or birds.

Why Work for Pilgrims?

• Schedule: Day shift and will include weekend work
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base hourly salary rate of $15.50/hour for Hatchery Laborer and $18.25/hour straight pay for Embrex Laborer
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrims is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value‑added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrims operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets